Ceteris paribus, or "all other things held constant", is an assumption that had which of the following effects on a demand schedule?

a) It takes only prices into account
b) It considers the effects of all possible changes on demand
c) It is accurate no matter what changes occur
d) It is accurate at only one price level


Ans: a) It takes only prices into account

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